Khoi Tran

12) panna cotta – plums, lemon thyme, raspberry rose sorbet 👏

13) Mignardises 🤤

14) Take-home granola 😋

Final dessert, petit fours, and to-go treat 💙
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11) cherry tart – whey caramel, cherry pit, vanilla cream 🍒

Get this treat before they go on summer break ☀️
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Lutèce could likely succeed anywhere in Washington, DC. But le bijou bleu of Georgetown is most at home in a neighborhood that seamlessly melds historic and modern sensibilities. Among the cobblestone streets and quaint shops is where this neo-bistrot thrives with cooking born of esteemed heritage. But it is also cuisine that is not afraid to unshackle from its French identity and flirt with fun. It exercises complete liberty to incorporate contemporary flavors as it pleases, as much for creative expression as for pure recreational pursuit 🥘

With simplicity and seasonality at the forefront, Lutèce serves delicious food that balances flavors and textures in a well-executed fashion. Word-of-mouth praise along with local and external accolades from major publications is testament to its consistently solid delivery over the last few years. The restaurant has a distinct viewpoint; it is unconcerned with looking like everyone else. Their mindset, through principle and repetition, ensures they don’t resemble anyone else here 👏

This manner of cooking doesn’t always generate headlines or elicit over-the-top proclamations on social media. Lutèce’s approach is a slow and accidental way of falling in love, like an ever-warm glow sustained by returned visits and prolonged talks over many nights—and often deep into each evening. Dining here is a charm that grows into deep amour, the kind that inspires and refreshes itself with each new service 💙

All this is driven by a staff at the top of their current game and yet not at the peak of their potential. This team has changed and grown much as the pandemic forced the industry into quick transition. Ever buoyed from past and recent recognition, from nearby NYC back to the immediate community, Lutèce feels comfortable but not quite settled. Not just yet. A restaurant with this kind of stirring in its heart makes for one of the loveliest dining experiences in the national capital region. Or honestly, anywhere in the US at the moment 🇺🇸

In the parlance of a certain ranked list, @lutecedc is my one to watch 👀 Less

Long Island fluke, English peas
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Debuting in late 2019 before the pandemic forced a temporary closure, @cloverhillbk has since reopened with a revamped concept and a new kitchen team led by @chuckgood. Executive Chef Charlie Mitchell is a fine-dining veteran of the NYC restaurant scene who has also cooked in Washington, DC. I first met him in the national capital region during his stint at Jônt, a tasting-menu establishment that now proudly holds two Michelin stars for the second consecutive year 👏

Clover Hill serves New American cuisine with a seasonal focus on the freshest vegetables and seafood available. The elevated cooking strikes a nice balance between applying refined techniques when necessary and at other times, letting the superb ingredients shine of their own accord. Chef Charlie seasons and flavors his food with a careful hand and with remarkable consistency. I was pleased by the entire meal 🤤😋

The prix-fixe dinner featuring seven courses is fitting for an elegant and affordable evening out or an occasion for a weekend celebration. An à la carte menu with budget-friendly options at the bar also means so you can drop in on a weekday at this neighborhood spot 😃

Service is friendly and attentive, courtesy of a staff with polished mannerisms more indicative of a restaurant opened for years rather than months. They will happily take good care of you. One last note. If a paper menu is provided at the end of your visit, be sure to scan the top. Mine came with a lovely bit of poetry from restaurant partner & musician @claycastt. It read:

“My hands were deep in the sand,
I was surrounded by laughter, once again,
My skin was toasted by the sun,
My lips were salty from the sea, and color is all I could see.”

Clover Hill, I see you very well 🤗 Less

9) honey semifreddo – 18 mo. comté, honeycomb 🧀 🍯

10) "canelé" – fig leaf, cocoa nibs, salted caramel

My wish is that @chabelacoss will do a dessert tasting menu someday. I would even save the menu! 😉
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8) blueberries – lemon posset, buttermilk, corn 🌽

Don’t try to pick a favorite dessert here. Eat them all 🤤
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Lutèce could likely succeed anywhere in Washington, DC. But le bijou bleu of Georgetown is most at home in a neighborhood that seamlessly melds historic and modern sensibilities. Among the cobblestone streets and quaint shops is where this neo-bistrot thrives with cooking born of esteemed heritage. But it is also cuisine that is not afraid to unshackle from its French identity and flirt with fun. It exercises complete liberty to incorporate contemporary flavors as it pleases, as much for creative expression as for pure recreational pursuit 🧑‍🍳

With simplicity and seasonality at the forefront, Lutèce serves delicious food that balances flavors and textures in a well-executed fashion. Word-of-mouth praise along with local and external accolades from major publications is testament to its consistently solid delivery over the last few years. The restaurant has a distinct viewpoint; it is unconcerned with looking like everyone else. Their mindset, through principle and repetition, ensures they don’t resemble anyone else here 👏

This manner of cooking doesn’t always generate headlines or elicit over-the-top proclamations on social media. Lutèce’s approach is a slow and accidental way of falling in love, like an ever-warm glow sustained by returned visits and prolonged talks over many nights—and often deep into each evening. Dining here is a charm that grows into deep amour, the kind that inspires and refreshes itself with each new service 🍽️

All this is driven by a staff at the top of their current game and yet not at the peak of their potential. This team has changed and grown much as the pandemic forced the industry into quick transition. Ever buoyed from past and recent recognition, from nearby NYC back to the immediate community, Lutèce feels comfortable but not quite settled. Not just yet. A restaurant with this kind of stirring in its heart makes for one of the loveliest dining experiences in the national capital region. Or honestly, anywhere in the US at the moment 🇺🇸

In the parlance of a certain ranked list, @lutecedc is my one to watch 👀 Less

1) Steelhead trout, roe – smoked and served with a butter-potato glaze 😋

2) Sourdough and cultured butter – fantastic bread by Baker @crumbsandculture 👏
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7) @la_belle_farm duck – sour cherry, chanterelles, almond, cauliflower 😍😘🥰

Both quality and execution have impressed me every time. It’s solid product treated with care and respect. If you look closely, you can see duck heart on the plate as well duck 🦆❤️

This is one of the best duck courses in DC. Big Duck Energy here ⚡️
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6) heritage pork – romesco, swiss chard, pickled mustard seeds 🐖

The swiss chard was a nice touch 👏
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Lutèce could likely succeed anywhere in Washington, DC. But le bijou bleu of Georgetown is most at home in a neighborhood that seamlessly melds historic and modern sensibilities. Among the cobblestone streets and quaint shops is where this neo-bistrot thrives with cooking born of esteemed heritage. But it is also cuisine that is not afraid to unshackle from its French identity and flirt with fun. It exercises complete liberty to incorporate contemporary flavors as it pleases, as much for creative expression as for pure recreational pursuit 😃

With simplicity and seasonality at the forefront, Lutèce serves delicious food that balances flavors and textures in a well-executed fashion. Word-of-mouth praise along with local and external accolades from major publications is testament to its consistently solid delivery over the last few years. The restaurant has a distinct viewpoint; it is unconcerned with looking like everyone else. Their mindset, through principle and repetition, ensures they don’t resemble anyone else here 🤚

This manner of cooking doesn’t always generate headlines or elicit over-the-top proclamations on social media. Lutèce’s approach is a slow and accidental way of falling in love, like an ever-warm glow sustained by returned visits and prolonged talks over many nights—and often deep into each evening. Dining here is a charm that grows into deep amour, the kind that inspires and refreshes itself with each new service 🇫🇷

All this is driven by a staff at the top of their current game and yet not at the peak of their potential. This team has changed and grown much as the pandemic forced the industry into quick transition. Ever buoyed from past and recent recognition, from nearby NYC back to the immediate community, Lutèce feels comfortable but not quite settled. Not just yet. A restaurant with this kind of stirring in its heart makes for one of the loveliest dining experiences in the national capital region. Or honestly, anywhere in the US at the moment 🇺🇸

In the parlance of a certain ranked list, @lutecedc is my one to watch 😍 Less

5) parisian gnocchi – arugula pistou, confit cherry tomato, ricotta 💙

This course has existed on the menu since Day 1, I believe, and gets the seasonal update. Always a comfort and pleasure to eat. If we’re playing the F***, Marry, Kill game, you know this dish will get the ring 💍 💒
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Hokkaido scallop, Osetra caviar
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